Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.38
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.0%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
ASC Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 9.1% and trend is rising.
ASC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.0%
Trailing DPS$0.38
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR63.7%
5Y CAGR43.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)9.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.0%
1Y Total Return92.9%
5Y Total Return373.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)58.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$47,36710Y ago$25,12120Y ago$16,990
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). ASC's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
ASC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
ASC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Ardmore Shipping Corporation distributes 37.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ASC does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 63.7% and 5-year CAGR of 43.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ASC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.0% dividend yield, 2.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 9.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 373.7%, with dividends contributing 58.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $25,121 today.
ASC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.58
Avg/Payment$0.1790
Latest Change-10.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026Latest | $0.0900 | ↓ -10.0% | 1.89% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1000 | ↑ +42.9% | 2.45% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0700 | ↑ +40.0% | 3.27% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.0500 | ↓ -37.5% | 7.18% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.0800 | ↓ -55.6% | 10.49% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.1800 | ↓ -52.6% | 9.68% | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3800 | ↑ +22.6% | 5.61% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.3100 | ↑ +47.6% | 3.88% | Jun 14, 2024 |
ASC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#9 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.0%
#9 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.4% payout
Streak
0Y
43.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.0%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASCArdmore Shipping Cor… | $767M | 2.0% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 STNGScorpio Tankers Inc. | $4.3B | 2.0% | 24.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  TRMDTORM plc | $3.3B | 16.7% | 86.2% | 0 | At Risk |
 INSWInternational Seaway… | $4.2B | 3.4% | 46.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  TKTeekay Corporation | $1.1B | 6.7% | 63.6% | 3 | Watch |
 TNKTeekay Tankers Ltd. | $2.8B | 2.5% | 19.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FROFrontline Ltd. | $8.4B | 5.2% | 87.6% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  NATNordic American Tank… | $1.2B | 7.2% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DHTDHT Holdings, Inc. | $3.1B | 3.9% | 56.3% | 0 | Sustainable |
ASC Annual Dividend History (2011–2026)
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.09 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.7% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | -72.2% | 4 | $0.88 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 9.1% |
| 2024 | $1.08 | -6.1% | 4 | $3.06 | 35.3% | 2.83x | 32.7% |
| 2023 | $1.15 | — | 4 | $2.71 | 42.4% | 2.36x | 34.8% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.52 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-1.08 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.05 | — | 1 | $-0.18 | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.69 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.31 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-0.37 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ASC stock.
How much dividend does ASC pay per share?
Ardmore Shipping Corporation (ASC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.38 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is ASC's next ex-dividend date?
ASC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ASC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is ASC's dividend safe?
ASC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.4% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has ASC increased its dividend?
ASC has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +43.1%.
How often does ASC pay dividends?
Ardmore Shipping Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.38 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ASC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ASC five years ago would be worth approximately $47,367 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ASC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ASC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +9.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.